Spadikam
Seen it?1995 | 150 min | Action, Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It was critically acclaimed, despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans. If you loved Gladiator, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Epic and sweeping, at 2 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 2 hr 30 min.
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Chacko Master, a school headmaster, is never happy with his son, Thomas, and always degrades him. Having had enough of his ill treatment, Thomas runs away from home only to return as a gangster after long.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
Critically acclaimed
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
5 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 43K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bhadran
- MohanlalAadu Thoma / Thomas Chacko
- ThilakanChacko Master
- KPAC LalithaMary
- Rajan P DevManimala Vakkachan
- Spadikam GeorgeKuttikkadan
- UrvashiThulasi
- ChippyJansy Chacko
- V K SreeramanPookoya
- Silk SmithaLaila
- Nedumudi VenuRavunni Master